Extending a Current O-1
The department must request an extension on behalf of a current Emory O-1 employee up to 6 months in advance of the current O-1 approval expiry date. O-1 temporary workers are initially admitted for a period of 3 years. After that, an O-1 can be extended in one year increments. There is no statutory limit on O-1 extensions, however departments should be advised that this is “temporary” work authorization and extensions beyond six years are likely to received increased scrutiny at USCIS and subject to denials.
Each time an extension is filed, departments will need to provide justification for why the position needs a person of extraordinary ability and updated evidence as to the person’s extraordinary ability.
O-1 Instructions and Checklist
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General O-1 information: (pdf documents)
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Resources for requesting an O-1: (pdf document)
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Forms that need to be turned in to the ISSS to process the O-1 request: (pdf documents)
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Once you have the paper forms ready:
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If you have not already done so, apply online at the HR website for access to the ISSS functions of HR web. Navigate to http://emory.hr.emory.edu/eu/managerstoolkit/index.html and click on "ISSS Functions Access Requests". The system will take you through the rest of the process. (The international scholar/employee will not be given access to the ISSS functions. The online form must be filled out and submitted by the hosting department.)
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Complete the ISSS on-line request form in Peoplesoft according to the instructional presentation - download a PowerPoint presentation here or in a pdf here.Print out the DRF Request Form and Compliance Form from Peoplesoft, collect necessary signatures (departmental supervisor of the prospective employee, departmental chair, Medical school only - Dean's signature)
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Quick Links
- O-1 General Information (pdf)
- O-1 Employee Information Form (pdf)
- O-1 Submission Checklist (pdf)
- Deemed Export Control Forms (pdf)
- Documentation to Prove Extraordinary Ability (pdf)
- Change in FTE Form (pdf)
- Early Termination Form (pdf)
- Lateral Transfer Form (pdf)
- Standard Promotion Form (pdf)